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Indictment Issued Against Easthampton Man in Death of Springfield Woman; Body Left in Westford

After months of wondering how and why a women's body ended up on the residential Providence Road in Westford last winter, residents finally have a few answers.

Social Media Face-off Between Teens Included Images of Weapons and Threats

Westford Academy Principal James Antonelli issued a statement, today, Sept. 3, saying that a group of WA students and a group from another community "exchanged some negative social media posts.

Excessive Heat Warning; Cooling Area at J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford

With temperatures expected to reach well over 100 degrees, the J.V Fletcher Library will provide cold water and an air-conditioned area tomorrow, July 19. 

Hollowed Trunk of Black Oak Tree Poses Danger

An historic black oak tree, possibly dating to 1744 and earlier, may be facing the end of its life, pending selectmen's reaction on July 23 when Library Director Ellen Rainville and Highway Superintendent Chip Barrett address them.

S.W.A.T. Vehicle on Display at Ride for Liv/Run for Liv

A vehicle valued at about $350K was at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Westford on July 14 as part of the day's activities at the Ride for Liv/Run for Liv. Sgt. Mark Bourque, a Tyngsborough police officer and a member of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, gave WestfordCAT News Director Joyce Pellino Crane a look inside the vehicle.

Indictment Issued Against Easthampton Man in Death of Springfield Woman; Body Left in Westford

After months of wondering how and why a women's body ended up on the residential Providence Road in Westford last winter, residents finally have a few answers.

Social Media Face-off Between Teens Included Images of Weapons and Threats

Westford Academy Principal James Antonelli issued a statement, today, Sept. 3, saying that a group of WA students and a group from another community "exchanged some negative social media posts.

Excessive Heat Warning; Cooling Area at J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford

With temperatures expected to reach well over 100 degrees, the J.V Fletcher Library will provide cold water and an air-conditioned area tomorrow, July 19. 

Hollowed Trunk of Black Oak Tree Poses Danger

An historic black oak tree, possibly dating to 1744 and earlier, may be facing the end of its life, pending selectmen's reaction on July 23 when Library Director Ellen Rainville and Highway Superintendent Chip Barrett address them.

S.W.A.T. Vehicle on Display at Ride for Liv/Run for Liv

A vehicle valued at about $350K was at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Westford on July 14 as part of the day's activities at the Ride for Liv/Run for Liv. Sgt. Mark Bourque, a Tyngsborough police officer and a member of the North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, gave WestfordCAT News Director Joyce Pellino Crane a look inside the vehicle.

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